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$130+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — CHI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$289 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Lincoln to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:00 amLNK - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/183:45 pmORD - LNK
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259

Find flights from Lincoln to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lincoln to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Lincoln

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

3:45 pm-5:42 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$259

LincolnChicago

LNK - ORD

LNKORD

Lincoln

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$130

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lincoln to Chicago in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lincoln, Nebraska-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lincoln, Nebraska-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lincoln, Nebraska-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lincoln, Nebraska-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lincoln, Nebraska-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lincoln to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Lincoln to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lincoln to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LNK to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Lincoln to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Lincoln to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from LNK to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lincoln to Chicago?

    Located just 4.0 mi from the city center, Lincoln is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Lincoln. Booking flights from Lincoln (LNK) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $259, United Airlines will fly you from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago for 28% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago?

    Consider Copa Airlines (90%), GoJet (83%) or Air New Zealand (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago is generally $450, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $228. When looking at the most popular route, (Lincoln - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $259 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lincoln to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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